Retiring Rockford police officers make way for promotions
ROCKFORD — The Rockford Police Department on Sunday announced a series of retirements and promotions within the Rockford Police Department. Deputy Chief Kevin Ogden will retire in early March, and Assistant Deputy Chief Kurt Whisenand will be promoted to deputy chief and District 2 commander. Also retiring are Lieutenants John Hoeksema and Harold Combs and District 1 Commander, Assistant Deputy Chief Doug Pann. With this shift in leadership, multiple officers are being promoted including lieutenants Randy Berke and Joel Givens, who will each be promoted to assistant deputy chie...
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